Pagination

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The Winter 2018–19 issue of Generations explores the political and population realities of the heterogeneous cohort of older adults in America, and what that means for their political power (or lack thereof) and their future.

An unbefriended LGBT elder could end up with a guardian with whom the elder has no prior personal connection, and who may have little to no LGBT cultural competency or interest in protecting the elder’s LGBT identity and relationships.

While some policymakers and advocates say we cannot sustain programs that invest in an aging population, while also supporting the education and development of younger generations, others listen to what most Americans believe: It’s not a fight, it’s a family.